I live in France. And it seems there is quite a tradition of spinning at home here in the past.

My grandparents were so kind as to give me the antique spinning wheel that sat in the family chalet (not too sure anyone ever spun on it though).

Now that I’ve learned to spin, I am collecting any antique french spindle I come accross.

Some of those I don’t want to keep though.
In order to fund my collection, I sometimes offer for sale the vintage spindles I won’t keep. You will find those on ETSY.

ETA: I am also working on an ebook about the tradition of spinning with a spindle here in France. Stay tuned :-D

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Meanwhile, here’s some photos of the ones I’ve come accross in the past. Enjoy :-)